Obituary of Linda Jones

On November 21, 2021, the Lord called Linda R. Jones into eternity with him. Linda Jones was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 1, 1947, to the late James and Rachel Jones. Linda was educated in the Camden City School system and graduated from Camden High School in 1965. After graduation Linda worked at RCA Victor, Camden and then in the early 70’s, Linda relocated to Washington, DC where she worked for the International Group Plan, until she returned to NJ. During her career, Linda worked as the first face you would see greeting you. Her infectious smile and kind words made everyone feel welcomed. Linda worked for the Joint Connection, in the Housing Assistance Program, Camden; the Housing Department – City of Camden; and lastly Linda was employed with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVR), Camden. To know Linda, was to love and enjoy Linda. She loved God, life, family, and friends and was never afraid to show it. When you thought of Linda, you would say there’s goes that ‘Jazzy’ lady, Ms. Social Butterfly, Ms. Linda, Mom, Sis, Grammy, Aunt Linda and more. Linda was a proud member of the National Hook- up of Black Women and the Sweat Hogs. Her social interests allowed her to interact with many people throughout her life and the impact she had of them is ‘priceless’ and ‘everlasting’. Linda Loved the Lord and faithfully attended Bible study and worshiped with the Church of God virtually. This had a huge impact on her life and helped her to gracefully transition through her illness. In her last days, Linda was still seen smiling and giving praise to God for life, family, and friends. Linda was predeceased by her Parents James and Rachel Jones, sister Camille ‘Candie’ Jones, brothers Rev. James Jones, Jr and Eddie Jones. Linda leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her life, daughter Carla Jones; grandson Kenneth Jones, four great- granddaughters, Ivy, Kayani, Sa’Miya, Khy’la; one great grandson, Kryce ; her loving sister, Diane Sheree & caring brother-in-​ love Michael Evans; sister-in-love Geneva Jones; nieces Aretha, Darlene, Linda, Vanessa, and Kim Jones; nephew Henry Jones and very special nephews, James “Nicky” Williams (Tamikka) and Joshua Evans; one very dear aunt Lona Carter; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends